American whaler Merlin visited Port Russell, New Zealand according to the New Zealand newspaper Daily Southern Cross dated 28 June 1873

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An item reported the departure from the port of Russell, New Zealand on 18 June of the American whaler barque Merlin master Thomas towards the whaling grounds.(1)

Note

1. Whalemen's Shipping List dated 8 April 1873 reported as homeport New Bedford, USA, of 246 tons, agents William Watkins, departure on 2 July 1872.